JP6404672B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines (rotating-type game machines), a symbol variation game has been performed with the production contents according to the determination result regarding whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player. .

  Moreover, in such a gaming machine, a specific effect performed by displaying a character image indicating character information is performed by an effect execution means (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a specific effect is executed by causing a character image to be displayed on the effect execution means when the operation means is operated by the player.

JP 2014-023551 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the character image displayed in the specific effect is determined internally in advance based on the effect contents of the symbol variation game, and the specific effect is performed by displaying the character image. By devising, it is expected to further enhance the interest in specific production.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a specific effect performed by displaying a character image indicating character information.

Gaming machine to solve the above problems, as a condition that a specific privilege granted condition is satisfied, the gaming machine which imparts advantageous benefits to the player after the end of the symbol variation game with variations of symbols, indicating the character information An effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect performed by displaying a character image, an effect control means capable of effect control for causing the effect execution means to execute the specific effect, and an operation means operable by a player. The character information includes a plurality of character information, and the plurality of character information is classified into a plurality of character information groups. The character information group is determined to be able to be determined and the character image is displayed in the specific effect so that the effect operation is displayed. When the work is received, specific control for specifying the character information group determined by the determination operation is possible, and in the effect control, when the effect operation is received, the character information group specified by the specific control is specified. The effect execution means is controlled so as to display a character image indicating the character information classified into the character information group, a plurality of character information is classified in the character information group, and the effect control means includes the effect control The gist of the invention is that the character images indicating the character information classified into the character information group specified by the specifying control are displayed in the order determined by the lottery.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest with respect to the specific effect performed by displaying the character image which shows character information can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the execution aspect of a decoration design change game. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a text information table. The schematic diagram which shows a stage number distribution table. The schematic diagram which shows the correspondence of the number of steps of the display mode of a meter image, and the display mode (color tone) of a text image.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa that is an area (space) in which a game ball can flow down is defined. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball to the game area YBa is disposed. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a speaker SP configured to execute an effect (sound effect) performed by outputting sound such as music and sound effects is disposed. In addition, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decoration lamp SR configured to execute an effect (light emission effect) performed by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitter (not shown) is disposed.

  Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect button BT is provided as an operation means that can be operated while a player playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs a game. The effect button BT is provided, for example, on the upper surface of a ball tray for storing game balls on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. An opening (not shown) that penetrates the gaming board YB in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) is provided in the approximate center of the gaming board YB, and a display frame body HW having an opening HWa in the opening. Are assembled with the opening HWa and the opening of the game board YB aligned and matched.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image (moving image). The effect display device 11 is assembled to the game board YB in a state where the image display unit GH and the opening HWa are aligned and matched so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening HW of the display frame HW. It has been. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 is configured to execute an effect (display effect) performed by displaying an image such as a character or a character.

  In the game board YB, a special symbol display device 12 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a symbol variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (whether to be described later) whether or not the game is a hit. The winning determination (big hit determination) is a so-called winning lottery (big hit lottery).

  The special symbol display device 12 displays the special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “deterministic stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the display area, and is a state in which the symbol is finally stopped at the symbol (final symbol) displayed at the end of the symbol variation game. In the special symbol variation game of this embodiment, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state as a display result corresponding to the result of the hit determination. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, as one of the display effects, a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment) to display (derived) a combination of symbols. Is done. In the following description, the symbol variation game using the ornament symbol is referred to as “decoration symbol variation game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped at the same time or almost simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  On the effect display device 11, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. More specifically, when the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol based on the decorative symbol is a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 are the same. In the special symbol variation game, when the shift symbol is confirmed and stopped, the loss symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the decorative symbols are combinations of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 in the order of left symbol sequence (left symbol) → right symbol sequence (right symbol) → middle symbol sequence (middle symbol). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach can be recognized from the combination of the symbols (“↓” indicates that the symbol is changing, such as “1 ↓ 1”). The reach state is that the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left symbol column and the right symbol column in the present embodiment) are the same among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily stopped, and the columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In this case, the decorative symbols in the middle symbol row) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that can recognize reach is a combination of symbols for reach by decorative symbols. Further, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game, the display effect 1 is finally displayed until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped. As a result, reach production can be executed.

  In the game board YB, a start port device 13 is disposed below the effect display device 11. The start port device 13 has a start port 13a as a entrance into which a game ball flowing down the game area YBa can enter by opening to the game area YBa. In the starter device 13, a starter sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided behind the starter port 13a. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be established when the game ball that has entered the start port 13a is detected by the start sensor SE1.

  The starter device 13 has an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 14 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening / closing blade 14 can be operated in an open state where a game ball can easily enter the start port 13a and in a closed state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 13a. The opening / closing blade 14 is controlled to be in an open state once or a plurality of times during a predetermined opening time when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  In the game board YB, a big prize opening device 16 is disposed below the start opening device 13. The big prize opening device 16 is open to the game area YBa, and has a big prize opening 16a as a ball entry hole into which a game ball flowing down the game area YBa can enter. The special prize opening device 16 includes a special prize opening door 15 that opens and closes by an operation of a special prize opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2). In the big prize opening device 16, a count sensor SE <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided behind the big prize opening 16 a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16a is detected by the count sensor SE2, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination, and the winning game is awarded after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol changing game. In the winning game, the big prize opening door 15 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 16a. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls by causing the game balls to enter the big prize opening 16a.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 17 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The hold display device 17 displays the number of held special symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 18 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. In the normal symbol display device 18, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying the normal symbol is performed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of internal determination (normal hit determination) as to whether or not the normal hit. The normal hit determination is a so-called normal hit lottery for determining whether the hit is normal.

  The normal symbol display device 18 displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 18, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is determined that the normal hit is determined by the normal hit determination, and the normal hit game is given after the normal hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stoppage in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 14 is in an open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the start port 13a. For this reason, during a normal hit game, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB. The operation gate 19 is provided with a gate sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be satisfied when the gaming ball that has entered the operating gate 19 is detected by the gate sensor SE3. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to hold the execution of the normal symbol variation game.

  At the lower part of the game area YBa on the game board YB, an out-port 20 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered the entrances including the start port 13a. The game balls that have passed through the out port 20 are discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through a discharge basket located on the back side of the game board YB.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 30 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. In addition, the sub-control board 31 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sub control board 31 executes processing related to effects and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SR, the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and the like.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the various sensors SE1 to SE3, the special symbol display device 12, the hold display device 17, and the normal symbol display device 18 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The actuators A1 and A2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns (variation information). The variation pattern indicates a pattern that serves as a base for the production from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In addition, the variation pattern can specify the variation content (production content) of the production from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for winning effects, variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and variation patterns for outlier effects. The winning effect is an effect performed when it is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination, and in the special symbol changing game, the winning symbol is finally derived. The outlier reach effect and the outlier effect are effects that are performed when the hit determination does not result in a win, and in the special symbol variation game, the outlier symbol is finally derived. In the hit effect and the outlier reach effect, the reach effect can be performed in the effect accompanying the special symbol variation game (decorative symbol variation game), while in the outlier effect, the effect accompanying the special symbol variation game (decorative symbol variation game). There will be no reach production.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns including variation patterns HP1 to HP7 are set. The variation patterns HP2, HP4, and HP6 are variation patterns for hitting effects, the variation patterns HP3, HP5, and HP7 are variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and the variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern for outlier effects. .

  The variation pattern HP1 specifies the content of the effect that does not include the reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game. The variation patterns HP2 and HP3 specify the content of the effect including the normal reach effect and not including the super reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game. In addition, the variation patterns HP4 and HP5 specify the content of the execution of the first super reach effect after the normal reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game. In addition, the variation patterns HP6 and HP7 specify the content of the effect to execute the second super reach effect which is different from the first super reach effect after the normal reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol change game. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a high hit expectation degree is set as a hit expectation degree indicating the possibility of winning or not in the order of normal reach effect <first super reach effect <second super reach effect. Has been. In addition, in order to set a high expectation level for a specific performance, the hit determination for the sum of the determined ratio when the hit determination is determined to be a hit and the determined ratio when the hit determination is not determined to be a hit. It is better to increase the determination rate when it is determined that the winning is.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The determination value includes a hit determination value used for the hit determination, a normal hit determination value used for the normal hit determination, a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not to execute the reach effect. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the main control board 30, random numbers used for various determination (lottery) processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a hit random number used for hit determination, a special symbol random number used for determining a special symbol, and a reach random number used for reach determination. The random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern and a normal hit random number used for normal hit determination.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SR, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to effects. In the sub control ROM 31b, display pattern information (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters, and characters) is displayed as control information for display effects, and voice pattern information (music and sound effects) is used as control information for sound effects. Etc.), and light emission pattern information (light emission data such as lighting patterns) is stored as control information for light emission effects. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the sub control board 31, random numbers used for various determination (lottery) processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value every time a clock signal is input, or the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number.

Next, various controls (processes) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 will be described based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process described below every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start port 13a (step S11). In step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. The main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process when no game ball has entered the start port 13a (step S11: NO).

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the start port 13a (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of four. Is determined (step S12). In this determination, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the number of special symbol reservations is not less than the upper limit number 4 (step S12: NO), that is, when the upper limit number 4 is reached. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S12: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol reservation number and rewrites the special symbol reservation number (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 17 so as to display the number of special symbol hold after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (per-random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers), and the acquired random numbers. Random number information, which is information whose value can be specified, is stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S14). The random number information may be configured by an acquired random number value, or may be configured by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered ( Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In other words, the pitching order is the starting order of the pending special symbol variation game. The random number information of the present embodiment is game information used for executing the special symbol variation game, and the main control RAM 30c functions as an information storage unit that stores the game information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a start condition (execution condition) of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S21). In the process of step S21, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and is not in a winning game, while the special symbol variation game is being executed, or When the winning game is in progress, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. If the start condition is not satisfied (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol hold number from the main control RAM 30c (step S22). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations read out in step S22 is larger than 0 (zero) (step S23). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the number of special symbol hold is not larger than 0 (step S23: NO), that is, when there is no special symbol variation game being held.

  On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is larger than 0 (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations (step S24). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 17 so as to display the number of special symbol hold after one subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S25). At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. As described above, in the present embodiment, the random number information stored first is sequentially read according to the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the storage of the random number information, and the special symbol variation Provided for game execution. That is, in this embodiment, the starting order comes from the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended first in the order in which the execution is suspended. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit random number value specified from the acquired random number information with the hit determination value, and performs a hit determination (step S26). The main control CPU 30a that performs a hit determination (win lottery) functions as a hit determination means.

  When a positive determination is made in the hit determination (step S26: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S25 ( Step S27). The determined winning symbol is a confirmed stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the winning effect based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information (step S28). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S29.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the hit determination (step S26: NO), the main control CPU 30a compares the reach random number value specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S25 with the reach determination value, and reaches the reach effect. A reach determination is made as to whether or not to allow execution (step S30).

  When an affirmative determination is made in the reach determination (step S30: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol (step S31). The decided off symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol to be fixed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information (step S32). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S29.

  On the other hand, when the negative determination is made in the reach determination (step S30: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol (step S33). Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-state effect based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information (step S34). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S29.

  In step S29, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined fixed stop symbol as a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the specified variation pattern has elapsed. The display device 12 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop changing the decorative symbols when the variation time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop manner.

Next, the winning game process will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the special prize opening actuator A2 to open the special prize opening door 15 with the start of the round game to open the special prize opening 16a and to finish the predetermined round. When the condition is satisfied, the special prize opening door 15 is closed to close the special prize opening 16a. The round end condition includes that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 8 balls) have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has passed, and that either condition has been satisfied. As a result, the round game ends. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect. The main control CPU 30a ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a serves as a privilege granting means for granting a winning game as a privilege advantageous to the player after the symbol variation game with the symbol variation is completed on the condition that a positive determination is made in the hit determination. Function. That is, the privilege grant condition for granting a privilege is established by making an affirmative determination in the hit determination.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the winning effect process for executing the effect during the winning game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

Next, a decorative symbol variation process for executing the decorative symbol variation game will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special control designating command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols based on the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop based on the final symbol specified by the special symbol specifying command. To do. When the final symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a winning symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the designated final symbol is an out-of-order symbol, combines the symbols with decorative symbols that are displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definitive stop based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To decide. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the loss reach when the designated final symbol is a loss symbol and the variation pattern for the loss reach effect is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of out-of-designs when the designated final design is an out-of-design, and when a variation pattern for out-of-order production without performing a reach production is designated.

  In addition, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the change display of the decorative symbols of all the symbol sequences, and controls the effect display device 11 to start the decorative symbol change game. The sub-control CPU 31a selects effect information (pattern) that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command, and the selected effect The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the effect content specified by the information. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the determined decorative symbols are displayed in a definite stop state when the all symbols stop command is input.

  Next, referring to FIGS. 6A to 6G, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the variation patterns HP6 and HP7 are determined, the second that can be executed as one of the display effects described above. The super reach production will be described. In addition, the 2nd super reach production of this embodiment is comprised by the content which made the theme (theme) the mode that the character which imitated the housemaid etc. fights as a whole. During the execution of the second super reach effect, the effect display device 11 omits the display of the decorative symbol or displays it in a small corner.

First, each component (production) constituting the second super reach production will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6B to 6E, the second super reach effect can change the display mode of the effect image in a plurality of stages based on the operation of the effect button BT, and the effect image being displayed. An effect that informs the expected degree of hit according to the stage of the display mode (hereinafter referred to as a meter display effect) is included as a constituent element. More specifically, the meter display effect first displays a meter image MG that imitates a meter (gauge) that is completely extinguished, and directs each segment that divides the meter image MG into a plurality (25 levels in this embodiment). The effect display device 11 displays the state of changing to a lighted state sequentially based on the operation of the button BT. In the meter display effect, as the display mode of the meter image MG approaches the final stage (all lighting state), a higher hit expectation is set, and when the display mode of the meter image MG reaches the final stage, It is notified that the current special symbol variation game is a win (that is, a hit confirmation effect).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 6B to 6E, the second super reach effect is text information (a predetermined character or character string) based on the operation of the effect button BT during the execution of the meter display effect ( An effect (hereinafter referred to as a text display effect) for displaying a text image (character image) TG indicating (character information) is included as a constituent element. Explaining in detail, the text display effect is based on the operation of the effect button BT, as if the text image crossed the image display part GH from the right edge to the left edge of the display area in the image display part GH. This is performed by displaying on the effect display device 11 how the display position of the TG moves. In the text display effect, the text image TG includes an upper text display region R1, a middle text display region R2, and a display region of the image display unit GH divided into a plurality (three in this embodiment) along the vertical direction. Any one of the lower text display areas R3 is displayed in various colors.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of text information is set as text information of the text image TG that can be displayed in the text display effect. Yes. In the present embodiment, the plurality of text information are classified into a plurality of groups of a first group G1, a second group G2, a third group G3, and a fourth group G4. In the present embodiment, the groups G1 to G4 correspond to character information groups.

  A predetermined theme (theme) is set for each of the groups G1 to G4, and a plurality of pieces of text information along the theme are classified. That is, text information of the same system is classified into each group G1 to G4. The first group G1 includes information numbers At1 on the theme of general dissatisfaction, such as “Hate hates hatred (information number At1)” and “This habit! All 20 types of text information up to information number At20 are classified. In addition, the second group G2 includes information numbers Bt1 on the theme of dissatisfaction with society, such as “salary salary (information number Bt1)” and “commuting rush is hard ~~~ (information number Bt2)”. To 20 types of text information from information number Bt20 are classified.

  In the third group G3, for example, “How do you twist your personality? (Information number Ct1)” and “How much can I get out of it! (Information number Ct2)”? All 20 types of text information from information number Ct1 to information number Ct20 are classified. The fourth group G4 complains from women to men, such as “Take me sometime! (Information number Dt1)” or “I did n’t get along with you… (information number Dt2)” All 20 types of text information from information number Dt1 to information number Dt20 are classified. In the following description, when the information number AtY, the information number BtY, the information number CtY, and the information number DtY are not distinguished, the information number XtY is represented (Y = 1 to 20).

  The text display effect of the present embodiment is executed by displaying a text image TG indicating text information classified into one of a plurality of groups G1 to G4. In the present embodiment, the text image TG is displayed based on the operation of the effect button BT, and the display mode of the meter image MG can change to the next stage. ), The player can be made to recognize as if the number of lighting of the meter image MG has increased. As described above, the text display effect of the present embodiment corresponds to a specific effect, and the effect display device 11 functions as an effect executing unit capable of executing the specific effect.

  Moreover, as shown to Fig.6 (a), the 2nd super reach production includes the selection production for making a player select the group used for a text display production from each group G1-G4 as a component. Yes. The selection effect is executed before the start of the text display effect and the meter display effect. More specifically, the selection effect is an image imitating a character string indicating the first group G1 (for example, “normal edition”) or an image imitating a character string indicating the second group G2 (eg “social edition”). It is executed by a mode of displaying on the effect display device 11 as an option. In addition, the selection effect is selected from an image imitating a character string indicating the third group G3 (for example, “Women”) and an image imitating a character string (for example, “Men”) indicating the fourth group G4. As shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), in the second super reach effect based on the variation pattern HP 7, an image imitating a predetermined character string (for example, “Lose ...”, etc.) is displayed on the effect display device 11. In addition, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a loss result effect) for notifying that the special symbol variation game of this time is out of date is included as a constituent element. The loss result effect is performed after the end of the text display effect and the meter display effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6G, the second super reach effect based on the variation pattern HP6 is an image imitating a predetermined character string (for example, “win!”) On the effect display device 11. An effect that is displayed and notifies that the current special symbol variation game is a win (hereinafter referred to as a hit result effect) is included as a component. The winning result effect is performed after the text display effect or meter display effect ends.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 31a in order to execute the second super reach effect will be described.
When one of the variation patterns HP6 and HP7 is instructed by the variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a determines the maximum stage in which the display mode of the meter image MG can be changed in the meter display effect. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the distribution random number generated in the sub-control board 31, and the change pattern instructed by the change pattern designation command and the acquired distribution random number. Based on the value, the stage number distribution table Ts1 is referred to, and the maximum stage that can change the display mode of the meter image MG is selected and determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the stage number distribution table Ts1 is divided for each variation pattern and corresponds to “15 stages”, “24 stages”, and “25 stages” which are the maximum stages in the meter display effect. The random number for distribution is distributed by a predetermined number from the numerical values that the random number can take. For example, according to the stage number distribution table Ts1, when the variation pattern HP7 is instructed, 15 stages or 24 stages can be determined with a probability of 50/100.

  In the stage number distribution table Ts1, the random numbers for distribution are distributed in such an order that the maximum expectation level becomes higher in the order of the maximum display mode of the meter image MG being 15 stages <24 stages <25 stages. In particular, in the stage number distribution table Ts1, the random number for distribution is set so that 25 stages can be determined as the maximum stage only when the variation pattern HP6 for winning effect is specified among the variation patterns HP6 and HP7. The value of is distributed. Then, when the maximum step in the meter display effect is determined, the sub control CPU 31a stores a maximum step flag in the sub control RAM 31c as information that can specify the determined maximum step.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the sub control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time since the input of the variation pattern designation command, and the start timing of the second super reach effect comes from the measurement result. If it is specified, the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the selected effect. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the second super reach effect is the effect time required from the input of the change pattern designation command, that is, the start of the decorative symbol change game to the end of the normal reach effect. The timing is set.

  More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a starts measuring the remaining time of the selected effect when the start timing of the second super reach effect arrives. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display each image imitating a character string indicating a group of text information. During the selection effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the value of the selection flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c to the first group G1 every time an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated. → a value indicating the second group G2 → a value indicating the third group G3 → a value indicating the fourth group G4 → a value indicating the first group G1... The selection flag is information that can specify a group of text information selected by the player by operating the effect button BT.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to notify a group that can be identified from the value of the selected flag, that is, a group that is internally selected. Such notification can be performed, for example, by emphasizing an image that imitates an arrow with respect to an image that indicates a group that can be identified from the value of the selected flag as an option. Then, when the remaining time of the selection effect being measured disappears, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies (determines) the group of text information that can be specified from the value of the selected flag as the text information group used for the current text display effect. And a group flag, which is information that can identify the identified group, is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect button BT is configured so that the player can perform a determination operation for determining any group from among a plurality of groups of text information. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to perform specific control for identifying the group determined by the determination operation when the determination operation is received. In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the selection effect to the end can be grasped as the first operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button BT is effectively received.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the meter display effect and the text display effect. More specifically, the sub control CPU 31a starts measuring the remaining time of the meter display effect and the text display effect. As the remaining time starts, the sub-control CPU 31a imitates a character string indicating the start of the meter display effect and the text display effect (for example, “I will not lose to you!”). The effect display device 11 is controlled to display a start notification image such as an image imitating a predetermined character. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a imitates a meter image MG in the initial display mode (all extinguished state) and a character string (for example, “continuous hit!”) That informs the player of the operation mode of the effect button BT. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the performed image.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 6C to 6E, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the start notification image and then inputs the operation signal from the effect button BT every time the operation signal is input. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the meter image MG according to the display mode, and the meter display effect is advanced. However, the sub control CPU 31a, when the operation signal is input from the effect button BT, is the maximum step in which the step of the display mode of the meter image MG displayed on the effect display device 11 is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. When the maximum stage that can be identified from the flag has been reached, the display mode of the meter image MG is maintained without being changed to the next stage. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the display mode of the meter image MG based on the operation of the effect button BT with the determined maximum stage as an upper limit.

  Further, every time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the text images TG one by one, and executes the text display effect. Each time the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT, the sub control CPU 31a executes the processing described below to determine the display mode of the text image TG.

  More specifically, the sub control CPU 31a selects a text information table corresponding to the group determined by the player through the selection effect based on the value of the group flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. The text information table is stored in the sub control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the text information table includes a first text information table Ts2a corresponding to the first group G1, a second text information table Ts2b corresponding to the second group G2, and a third text information table. There is a third text information table Ts2c corresponding to the group G3 and a fourth text information table Ts2d corresponding to the fourth group G4. In each text information table Ts2a to Ts2d, text information is specified in association with the information numbers Xt1 to Xt20, respectively. Further, in each of the text information tables Ts2a to Ts2d, the order in which the text information is displayed is determined in the order of the information numbers Xt1 → Xt2 →... → Xt19 → Xt20.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the selected text information table and, in the order determined in the table, selects the text image TG indicating the text information associated with the next information number of the text information displayed last. Then, it is determined as a text image TG to be displayed triggered by the input of the current operation signal. Here, in the text display effect of the present embodiment, the text display effect among the text information of the information numbers Xt1 to Xt20 classified into the selected text information group according to the maximum level that can be specified from the maximum level flag. The range of text information that can be used is defined. More specifically, when the determined maximum level is 15, the text information of the information numbers Xt1 to Xt15 can be used, and when the determined maximum level is 24 or 25, the information Text information of numbers Xt1 to Xt20 can be used. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a loops when the text information of the text image TG displayed last is text information associated with the information number having the largest order among the usable text information. A text image TG indicating the text information of the information number Xt1 is determined.

  For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a has already determined 15 levels as the maximum level, and finally displays the text image TG indicating the text information of the information number Xt12, the operation of the effect button BT is newly performed. When the signal is input, the text image TG indicating the text information of the information number Xt13 is determined. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a has already determined 15 levels as the maximum level, and finally displays the text image TG indicating the text information of the information number Xt15, the operation of the effect button BT is newly performed. When the signal is input, the text image TG indicating the text information of the information number Xt1 is determined by looping.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a determines a text display area for displaying the text image TG from the text display areas R1 to R3 by lottery. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the random number for distribution generated in the sub-control board 31, and the value of the acquired random number for distribution is distributed among the text display areas R1 to R3. Determine the text display area. Note that the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment is configured to determine the text display area with an equal probability from the text display areas R1 to R3. Thus, the text display area is determined by lottery performed independently each time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT, regardless of the selected text information table.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a moves the display position of the text image TG from the right edge to the left edge of the effect display device 11, that is, the moving speed of the display position of the text image TG (hereinafter simply referred to as “speed”). ”) Is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the speeds of the text image TG that can be determined are the first speed (0.5 times speed), the second speed (1 time as the reference speed), the third speed (2 times speed), and the fourth speed (3 Double speed) and a fifth speed (5 times speed) are set. As for the speed of the text image TG, the first speed is the slowest, and the closer to the fifth speed, the higher the speed. Then, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31, and determines the speed at which the value of the acquired random number for distribution is distributed among the determinable speeds. . As described above, the speed of the text image TG is determined by lottery performed independently each time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT, regardless of the selected text information table.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control CPU 31a determines the color tone of the text image TG to be displayed. More specifically, the sub control CPU 31a determines the color tone associated with the stage of the display mode of the meter image MG displayed on the effect display device 11 when the operation signal is input from the effect button BT. In this embodiment, black is displayed when the display mode of the meter image MG is 1-5, blue is displayed when the display is 6-10, and green is displayed when the display is 11-15. In the case of 16 to 24 steps, red is associated, and in the case of 25 steps, a rainbow color is associated. For example, when the display mode of the meter image MG displayed on the effect display device 11 is 23 levels, the sub control CPU 31a determines red as the color tone of the text image TG to be displayed. As described above, the display mode of the text image TG is configured to include each information of the text display area for displaying the text image TG, the speed of the text image TG, and the color tone of the text image TG. A plurality of display modes are set as the display mode.

  When the sub control CPU 31a determines the type of text information, the text display area for displaying the text image TG, the speed of the text image TG, and the color tone of the text image TG, the sub control CPU 31a selects the text image TG according to the determined contents. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display. Therefore, the effect button BT of the present embodiment is configured to allow an effect operation for displaying the text image TG in the text display effect. In the present embodiment, the operation means capable of performing the determination operation and the operation means capable of performing the rendering operation are integrally configured as the rendering button BT.

  The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of effect control that causes the effect display device 11 to execute a text display effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to display the text images TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group specified by the above-described specific control in a predetermined order in the production control. ing. Further, in the effect control, the sub control CPU 31a displays the number of text images TG corresponding to the number of operations of the effect button BT (one in this embodiment).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), when the sub control CPU 31a displays a plurality of text images TG in a very short time in the same text display area, the plurality of text images TG are mostly displayed. The effect display device 11 is controlled to be displaced in the overlapping state (overlapping display control). When the sub-control CPU 31a displays a state in which a plurality of text images TG overlap each other, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the text image TG to be displayed later as if it is closer to the player (player side).

  As described above, any of the five speeds can be determined as the speed of the text image TG. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a has already displayed the text image TG. When the text image TG is newly displayed at a higher speed in the same text display area, the text image TG to be displayed later is displayed. The effect display device 11 can be controlled to catch up with or overtake the previously displayed text image TG (catch-up display control and overtaking display control).

  Further, as described above, the color tone constituting the display mode of the text image TG changes in association with the stage of the display mode of the meter image MG being displayed, and the maximum level of the display mode of the meter image MG is: Which of the variation patterns HP6 and HP7 is designated, that is, is determined according to the result of the hit determination. For this reason, in the text display effect in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the text image TG at the player's intention, while notifying the hit expectation degree by the color tone of the text image TG, that is, to suggest the determination result of the hit determination.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 6F and 6G, when the remaining time of the meter display effect and the text display effect disappears, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the meter image MG and displays the meter display effect and the text display. End the production. In the present embodiment, the period from the start to the end of the meter display effect and the text display effect can be grasped as the second operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button BT is received effectively.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a ends the meter display effect and the text display effect, the effect display device executes the outlier result effect or the hit result effect based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. 11 is controlled. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display a winning result effect when the change pattern HP6 is specified by the change pattern specifying command (shown in FIG. 6G). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined winning symbol combination. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a makes the decorative symbols to be fixed and stopped when the all symbols stop command is input, and ends the decorative symbol variation game as a winning effect.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP7 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the result of the loss result (shown in FIG. 6F). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined combination of out-of-order symbols. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers and stops the decorative symbol display with the input of the all symbol stop command, and ends the decorative symbol variation game as the off-line effect.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the player can change the group of text information used in the text display effect by operating his / her effect button BT. That is, in this embodiment, the text display effect can be executed using the text image TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group changed by the player's own intention. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the player can change the text image TG displayed in the text display effect according to his / her mood, the text display effect performed by displaying the text image TG indicating the text information is displayed. You can improve your interest.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, in the text display effect, the text images TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group changed by the player are displayed in a predetermined order. Therefore, the player can sequentially view the text images TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group changed according to his / her mood in the text display effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to a text display effect can be improved.

  (3) A plurality of display modes are set as the display mode of the text image TG. For this reason, even if it is a case where the text image TG which shows the same text information is displayed, the display mode of the text image TG displayed in a text display effect can be varied. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the execution aspect of a text display effect can be diversified, it can suppress getting tired of a player in a text display effect, and the interest with respect to a text display effect can be improved.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, in the text display effect, the text image TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group changed by the player's intention is used, while the determination result of the hit determination The text image TG is displayed based on the above. That is, in the text display effect, the determination result of the hit determination can be suggested by the displayed text image TG while the displayed text image TG can be changed by the player's intention. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can be further interested in the text image TG displayed in the text display effect, and the interest in the text display effect can be improved.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, in the text display effect, the number of text images TG displayed changes according to the number of times that the player has performed the effect operation. According to this, since the player can change the number of text images TG displayed in the text display effect by his / her own intention, the player can execute the text display effect in an execution mode that matches his / her mood. it can. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to a text display effect can be improved.

(6) According to this embodiment, since the display mode of the text image TG displayed in the text display effect can be diversified, the interest in the text display effect can be improved.
(7) According to the present embodiment, in the text display effect, the text image TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group specified by the specific control is displayed. The displayed text image TG will be displayed. For this reason, the player can change the text information system indicated by the text image TG displayed in the text display effect according to his / her mood. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to a text display effect can be improved.

  (8) Since the operation means capable of determining operation and the operation means capable of effect operation are integrated as the effect button BT, the number of operation means can be reduced, so that the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be simplified. .

  (9) Since the player is allowed to select a group of text information by executing the selection effect, the player can change the text information of the text image TG displayed in the text display effect according to his / her mood.

  (10) The text display area of the text image TG is determined by lottery regardless of the selected text information table. Therefore, it is possible to change the display mode of the text image TG.

  (11) The speed of the text image TG is determined by lottery regardless of the selected text information table. Therefore, it is possible to change the display mode of the text image TG.

In addition, embodiment is not limited above, For example, you may change as follows.
The sub control CPU 31a may select the text information by lottery from the text information associated with the selected text information table, and may display the text image TG indicating the selected text information. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to display the text images TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group specified by the specific control in the order determined by the lottery in the effect control. May be. According to such a configuration, in the text display effect, any text image TG among the text images TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group changed by the player is determined by the lottery order. Is displayed. Therefore, the player is interested in which text image TG is displayed in the text display effect among the text images TG indicating the text information classified into the text information group changed according to his / her mood. Can have. Therefore, in this separate example, the interest in the text display effect can be improved.

  -Each time the text image TG is displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the color tone as information constituting the display mode of the text image TG to be newly displayed by lottery. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the display mode of the text image TG so that the expected degree of hit is notified by the color tone of the text image TG.

In the text display effect, it is not necessary to change the color tone of the text image TG.
The number of text display areas for displaying the text image TG may be two, or four or more.

  The sub-control CPU 31a selects and selects a text display area for displaying the text image TG according to the determination result of the hit determination, and the text display area for displaying the text image TG is any text display area. You may make it alert | report a hit expectation degree.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may draw and select the speed of the text image TG according to the determination result of the hit determination, and notify the hit expectation degree according to the speed of the text image TG.

  The CPU 31a for sub control may determine a faster speed as the speed of the text image TG as the length of text information (number of characters) increases. Further, the speed of the text image TG may be constant.

  As information constituting the display mode of the text image TG, the display area of the text image TG (that is, the size of the text image TG) may be set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a selects and displays the display area of the text image TG according to the determination result of the hit determination, and notifies the hit expectation degree according to the size of the display area of the text image TG. Good.

  As the information constituting the display mode of the text image TG, the type of text information (typeface data, so-called font) constituting the text image TG may be set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a selects and selects the text image TG (type) according to the determination result of the hit determination, and notifies the hit expectation degree according to the type of the type of text information constituting the text image TG. You may do it.

The text image TG may be added with, for example, an effect image in which a hit expectation is set as additional information.
The sub control CPU 31a may display a plurality of text images TG each time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT, or may display one text image TG each time a plurality of inputs are input. . In addition, when the operation signal is input from the effect button BT, the sub control CPU 31a executes a lottery to determine whether or not to display the text image TG, and displays the text image TG on the condition that the lottery is won. May be. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the number of text images TG corresponding to the number of rendering operations performed by the rendering button BT.

  When the display mode of the meter image MG has reached the determined maximum stage, the sub control CPU 31a may not display the text image TG even if an operation signal is input from the effect button BT.

The selection effect may be executed as an effect during the hit game, or may be executed as an effect during the non-execution of the special symbol variation game (so-called demonstration effect).
The number of text information groups may be two, or four or more.

-You may change the text information classified into each group G1-G4 of text information.
The number of characters constituting the text information may be one, and can be changed as appropriate according to the text information to be set.

  The characters constituting the text information may be any character as long as it corresponds to a type that can be displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 10 (typeface data, so-called font). That is, in the present specification, the characters constituting the text information are, for example, “☆” and “□”, so long as they can be displayed as type characters, even though they originally correspond to figures. All shall be included.

-You may change the theme (system | strain) of the text information set to the groups G1-G4 of text information.
The number of text information classified into the text information groups G1 to G4, that is, the text information associated with the text information tables Ts2a to Ts2d may be 1 to 19, or 21 or more. The number of text information classified into the text information group (text information table) may be different for each group of text information.

  The text information groups G1 to G4 may not have a theme that can be recognized by the player. That is, text information that does not make the player feel a unified theme may be classified in the same group.

  The maximum stage of the meter display effect may not be associated with the text information that can be displayed in the text display effect. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may display all text information in the text display effect regardless of the determined maximum stage.

  The text display effect may not be executed as an effect constituting the second super reach effect. For example, it may be executed as an effect during a winning game, or as an effect during a so-called re-lottery effect.

  In the text display effect, the text image TG may be displayed so as to move from the upper edge toward the lower edge, or the text image TG may be displayed so as to move in a random direction.

The meter display effect may be omitted from the second super reach effect.
An operating means may be provided separately from the effect button BT. In this case, the operation means capable of performing the determining operation and the operation means capable of performing the rendering operation may be set separately.

  -You may change the mode of determination operation. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the selection flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c every predetermined time, and specifies the value of the selection flag when the operation signal is input from the effect button BT. A group of possible text information may be specified as a group of text information used for the current text display effect.

  -You may change the aspect of production operation. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may display the text image TG every time the operation signal is continuously input from the effect button BT reaches a predetermined time.

  The text display effect may be displayed on an effect display device (so-called sub-effect display device) provided separately from the effect display device 11. Further, when a plurality of effect display devices are provided, a state in which the text image TG moves across the plurality of effect display devices may be displayed.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function for providing a probability variation state in which the probability of making an affirmative determination (winning probability) after a winning game is varied from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies the degree of expectation indicating the probability of the probability variation state being granted as a privilege depending on whether or not the probability variation state is to be granted after the winning game is over. As described above, the display mode of the text image TG may be determined.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a function to improve the entrance rate. The entrance rate improvement function gives an entrance rate improvement state that improves the entrance rate per unit time to the start port 13a after the end of the hit game, for example, by increasing the probability that the opening / closing blade 14 opens. It is a function. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates whether or not the entrance rate improvement state as a privilege is given depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given after the winning game ends. The display mode of the text image TG may be determined so that the degree of expectation is notified.

  The effect display device 11 has one or a plurality of dot matrix type, organic EL type, and plasma display type image display units GH in addition to or instead of the liquid crystal display type image display unit GH. May be.

  ・ Sub control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from sub control board 31, display control board that specially controls effect display device 11, voice control board that specially controls speaker SP, and decorative lamp SR A lamp control board to be controlled may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 11.
-You may materialize in the pachinko machine using a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to a game ball passing a specific area.
-You may actualize in the slot machine (rotating type game machine) which uses a game medal as a game medium. The slot machine can start the symbol variation game triggered by the betting of the game medium. In the slot machine, a combination (role) of symbols that can be derived to the symbol display means is determined in response to a predetermined start operation, and the symbol display means starts the variable display of symbols, and the symbol is triggered by a predetermined stop operation. The symbol display means is made to derive the combination. And the slot machine is comprised so that a predetermined | prescribed game value (privilege) can be provided according to the combination of the symbol derived | led-out by the symbol display means. As a privilege in the slot machine, for example, a bonus game (win game) can be considered. In addition, as a privilege in the slot machine, the probability of determining the combination of symbols that determines the re-granting (re-gamer) varies from the normal probability to the high probability, and the symbol combination that determines the pay-out of game medals (payout) A gaming state (so-called ART mode) for notifying a stop operation mode necessary for deriving the combination of symbols at the time of determination of a combination is conceivable.

In the following, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added.
(A) In the production control, the production control means displays a number of character images corresponding to the number of production operations.

  (B) The display mode of the character image includes at least one information among the color tone of the character image, the moving speed of the display position of the character image, the display area of the character image, and the display area of the character image. It is configured.

(C) Character information of the same system is classified into each of the plurality of character information groups.
(D) In the operation means, the operation means capable of performing the determination operation and the operation means capable of performing the rendering operation are integrated or separated.

  BT ... buttons for operation (operation means), G1 to G4 ... group (character information group), TG ... text image (character image), 10 ... pachinko gaming machine (game machine), 11 ... effect display device (effect execution means) , 30 ... main control board, 31 ... sub-control board, 31a ... sub-control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (1)

On the condition that the Tokoro constant of privilege granting condition is satisfied, in the gaming machine to impart a favorable benefits to the player after the end of the symbol variation game with a variation of the symbol,
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect by displaying a character image indicating character information;
Production control means capable of production control for causing the production execution means to execute the specific production;
Operating means that can be operated by the player,
The character information includes a plurality of character information, and the plurality of character information is classified into a plurality of character information groups,
The operation means is configured to allow a player to perform a determination operation for determining a character information group from the plurality of character information groups and an effect operation for displaying the character image in the specific effect. And
Upon receiving the determination operation, the production control means is capable of performing specific control for specifying the character information group determined by the decision operation. In the production control, when the production operation is received, the specific control is performed. Controlling the effect execution means to display a character image indicating character information classified in the character information group specified by
In the character information group, a plurality of character information is classified,
In the effect control, the effect control means is configured to display character images indicating character information classified in the character information group specified by the specific control in the order determined by lottery. A gaming machine characterized by